Do you think the country can adopt a law similar to which President Museveni applied to ban all gambling activities in Uganda?
I swear if such happens the country will be up in arms i bet.
The High Court in Kakamega has dismissed a case challenging government’s decision to crack down on gambling machines.
The decision by Justice Jesse Njagi means western Regional Commissioner Ms Ann Ng’etich can continue with her crusade against gaming businesses in the region.
The case was filed by three businessmen – Mr Kipkemboi Keter, Wesley Kipkemboi and Wesley Maria.
They challenged the Regional Commissioner who issued a circular sent to county commissioners in Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega and Vihiga and directed that there should be no gambling and betting in the counties by June 30, 2018.
“From July 1, 2018, any gambling reported shall attract very punitive disciplinary measures on those areas of jurisdiction,” read a section of the letter.
In an affidavit sworn on July 12, last year by Mr Kipkemboi on behalf of the other two applicants, he claimed that they operate gambling businesses in most parts of the country.
The three wanted the court to issue an order restraining the respondents from conducting the crackdown.
In his ruling, Justice Jesse Njagi struck out the petition communicated through a letter dated June 22, last year.